Mario Pinto Stays Undefeated: Grinds Out Decision Win Over Felipe Franco at UFC London
Mario Pinto secured a victory over Felipe Franco at UFC London, extending his undefeated streak to 12-0. Although Pinto is known for his impressive knockouts in his first two Octagon appearances, he seemed less engaged in an active striking exchange in this bout.
After a somewhat dull first round, Pinto finally took the initiative, executing a takedown near the cage and landing some solid strikes just before the bell. This was an uncharacteristic performance for the undefeated knockout artist.
Fortunately for Pinto, Franco also did not demonstrate active offense, allowing Pinto to maintain his advantage with minimal effort. In the third round, to secure his 12th consecutive win, Pinto focused on takedown attempts and clinch control. The fight was far from spectacular, but Pinto's chosen strategy proved sufficient to keep his perfect record intact.
Official Result: Mario Pinto defeated Felipe Franco via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
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